Stories from the area of Knox
The locomotive at Marie Wallace Park hasn't moved an inch in more than 60 years.
Knox
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The next stage will focus on assessing the potential risk to The Basin, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and Lysterfield.
Climate
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Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh fruit and veggies are among the goodies on offer.
Whitehorse
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“Every day is different here. Food waits for no one.”
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“They learn things about themselves and each other that they will carry with them for life.”
“I commit to not repeating this behaviour or to minimising it.”
The project would level 28 existing units to make way for building the two apartment buildings, as well as a community hub.
"Homeowners can very easily make their homes sustainable."
The former enemy alien “smoked a fearsome meerschaum pipe with a pepper pot lid”.
From a bakery to a chocolate shop, here’s some of the places where you can grab a long black or a cappuccino to perk you up.
Food
A mum of three who poured her savings into taking over a local coffee shop says impacts to access have left her facing an uncertain future.
Local hospitality business owners are anxious of dropping foot traffic following the school holidays and increasing delivery costs.
Yarra Ranges
Construction cranes dot the skyline, but there’s been no rush by developers to capitalise on the rezoning of the area for development up to 10 storeys high.
“We’re just living day-to-day, basically.”
A clash over whether or not to spend $15,000 on Christmas bows has led to a pause for one local member.
The key to living so long? A good life, good genes and a good husband.
The majority of councillors argued knocking back the proposal would open the council up to a tribunal battle.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
The founding chairperson of the Rowville charity centre said he did not suspect the incident was fuelled by racism or hatred.
Social housing accounts for only 2.88 percent of Victoria’s housing stock.
Australia is currently home to 29 species of the pigeon family – of which 25 are native.
A previous approval for 126 dwellings, granted by VCAT, has lapsed.
The council’s stormwater network is currently sized to provide protection against one-in-five-year flooding events in residential areas and one-in-10-year events in industrial areas.
Areas in Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and The Basin were flagged as potential landslip or mudslide risk zones.
As library organisations broaden their services and heatwaves become more common, the community hubs are beginning to plan ahead.
